11 Low-Skilled Jobs That Actually Pay More Than Yours

The journey to being a well-rounded adult who's not broke, has their s--t together, and has paid off all their student loans is long and hard — so it's no surprise that many guys are looking for jobs that don't require a degree. Skipping the whole college thing will not only buy you four years you can apply to actually making money, you can also skip over the whole, you know, "being in debt up to your eyeballs" part of the American dream. And surprisingly, there are tons of career paths available that don't require a Bachelor's or even an Associate's. And because of their reputation of being "crappy" jobs, they're usually always hiring.

Sure your parents probably think sitting at a desk all day, wearing a tie, and looking important is what "success" looks like, but the average office worker is only making between $35,000 to $60,000 annually. When you factor in living expenses (you know — rent, cell phone bill, booze) the salaries are just not enough. That's why you'll probably spit out your drink when we tell you the managers at In-N-Out burger chain are racking up $120,000 a year. Really! Those meat pattie flippers everyone loves to look down on make more than the average lawyer — and they get free food to boot! If we had known this our freshman year in college, we definitely would have dropped out of school, quit our jobs, and worked our way up through the In-N-Out career ladder.

And there are other jobs out there you probably had no idea paid so well — in fact, many of these low-skilled jobs probably pay more than the one you have now. But before you get angry, just know that it's never too late for a career change.

Check out the gallery below to see high-paying jobs that require no degree and no experience.

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Manager at In-N-Out Burger

No, we're not joking. The popular burger chain is very generous to their employees, and if you're lucky enough to work your way up to management, you can take home as much as $120,000. That's almost as much as a lawyer except without the $100,000 student loan debt. Managers also get awesome perks like full-paid trips to Europe with first-class airplane tickets. But probably the biggest perk? Unlimited free burgers, obviously.

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Hot Dog Vendor

A guy selling hot dogs out of a cart on Wall Street makes the same amount as the bigwigs he's selling to. Crazy, right? Seriously, owning a cart in high-traffic areas like New York City or Los Angeles can make you serious bank. A group of vendors who sell hot dogs to tourists in Central Park make as bunch as $500,000 a year. You're about to quit your job, aren't you?

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Golf Ball Diver

Ever wonder what happens to those balls that go flying into the water during a golf match? Well, some poor sap has to go diving for them. But don't feel too bad for the guy who does this for a living. The average golf diver makes between $50,000 to $100,000, and if you're wondering why it's so high, that's because the job isn't exactly a walk in the park. If you're considering this job, be aware that you might get bitten by water moccasins and snapping turtles, and if you live in Florida, you might even encounter an alligator or two. But hey, $100,000 is more than enough to cover your hospital bills.

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HVAC Technician

You're probably wondering, "But I don't know s--t about HVACs." But we found a job listing that pays $100,000 with "no experience necessary." You'll notice a trend with a lot of these blue collar jobs — because nobody wants them, many places will pay for your training or even train you while on the job, which is a lot better than drowning in student loan debt. Sure it's not the sexiest job, but if a girl needs her air conditioner repaired, she'll know who to call.

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Airport Luggage Worker

For most people who want to work in the airline industry, they usually become pilots or air traffic control operators — you know, something flashy that'll look good in a Tinder profile. But perhaps the career you should really get is as a skycap, the people who help out with luggage, check boarding passes, and fetch wheelchairs. Although their wages are similar to servers (around $2 an hour), they pull in $75,000 to $100,000 a year in tips. The key is to work at a busy metropolitan airport, like Dallas or Chicago. So if you live in the middle of podunk nowhere, like Kansas or Idaho, you should probably suck it up and just be a pilot.

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Crime Scene Cleaner

When a person commits suicide or goes on a knife-wielding rampage, things get dirty. And after the police have stomped through leaving their fingerprint dust everywhere, all that's left is the mess. Considering cleaning up crime scenes is a job no one wants, it pays pretty damn well. With only a certification as a requirement, you can make up to six-figures mopping up someone else's blood.

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Crab Fisherman

Just like those dudes on Deadliest Catch, catching crabs is a lucrative business that, if you have the balls for, can make you as much as $15,000 a month. Of course, it depends on the season and how many crabs you snag, but it sounds like the perfect career for those who like a good, smelly adventure.

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Subway Conductor

With just a little on-the-job training and a large tolerance for noise and dealing with annoying commuters, the average subway conductor can earn an average of $81,000, with the highest paid operators making more than $100,000. That is, of course, if you can stomach knife-wielding attacks and suicidal people leaping in front of your train.

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Truck Driver

Technically you're driving every single day, sitting in traffic, and not making any money. So why not just drive for a living? Truck drivers make an average of $63,000 with on-the-job training included. And if you own your own truck (as opposed to renting), you can make as much as six figures. Sure you might have to piss in a bottle every once and a while, but hey, at least you don't have to wear a tie.

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YouTube Star

If you have no problem uploading thousands of videos of yourself to fans who don't hate you, then being a professional vlogger can get you as much as $100,000 or more a year via Google ad revenue. The downside is that a large sum of your income will go back to YouTube (since they take a 40 percent cut). It'll also take you a while to build your fanbase, so you're not going to start off making bookoo bucks at first. However, the recognition usually leads to additional income opportunities from partners and the like. Just make sure your videos don't suck.

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Farmer

Sure it's not the most glamorous job, and your salary is entirely dependent on fluctuating factors like weather, oil prices, and crop subsidies, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average farmer can make between $30,000 to $107,000 with a median income of around $60,000. It especially pays off if you live in the top states for farming, which are California, Kansas, Minnesota, Washington, and Iowa.